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Cultural Studies

In this program, the only one of its kind in Canada, explore both theoretical and practical paths into visual arts, media, film, theatre, and music.
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Cultural Studies is a deep, critical dive into our own culture, helping explain the hidden politics of everyday life. As a student in this program, you will gain the tools to critique and create cultural objects and practices – everything from games to graffiti, print to painting, and music to film. You’ll study culture by reading, talking, and doing, taking lecture and workshop courses in literature, fine art, media, and theory. And you’ll ask (and seek answers to) the questions about how culture shapes our lives, and vice versa.

Accelerated Masters

Earn your Master’s degree in Cultural Studies within one year of graduation from your honours B.A.

Degrees Offered:

  • B.A.
  • B.A. (Honours)

Locations:

  • Peterborough

Specializations:

  • Culture & Theory
  • Film & Media
  • Integrated Arts
  • Literature & Narrative
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  • Gain work experience in fields like theatre, media and galleries through our fourth-year Internship in Media and Cultural Studies
  • Put your skills to the test through immersive workshop courses exploring everything from visual arts and staging to electronic music production and experimental film
  • Immerse yourself in workshops led by renowned theatre directors, artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers
  • Complete hands-on course work that gives you the opportunity to engage with a variety of media, including photography, theatre, music, film, radio, and podcasting
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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
  • A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified below)
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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  • Cultural Studies Ph.D.
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